Retail Food Service Manager Co. Mayo

BLUE FORGE RECRUITMENT; Ireland; On-site; EUR 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff discount

Job summary

Blue Forge Recruitment is seeking an experienced Retail Food Service Manager for a busy Mayo site. The role focuses on leading multiple fresh food concessions, ensuring high quality and strong customer service while managing a 7–10 staff team.

The ideal candidate has proven multi-site management experience, depth in fresh food operations, and a hands-on leadership approach. Flexibility for weekends and varied shifts is required.

Qualifications

• 4–5 years of proven management experience in multiple fresh food concessions, catering companies, high-volume venues or large-scale events.
• Experience overseeing multiple sites and teams with effective scheduling and performance oversight.
• Extensive knowledge of fresh food preparation, presentation, menu planning and service standards.
• Proven ability to recruit, train, coach and motivate large teams while maintaining high standards.
• Strong understanding of food safety, HACCP, hygiene regulations and health and safety compliance.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operations of multiple fresh food concessions, catering outlets and service locations.
• Ensure operations run efficiently, consistently and profitably while maintaining high food quality and customer service.
• Lead, manage and motivate teams across multiple sites, ensuring staffing levels and effective shift management.
• Monitor food preparation, presentation, portion control and service standards across all locations.
• Implement and maintain strict HACCP, food safety, hygiene and health and safety procedures.
• Manage stock levels, purchasing, supplier relationships, deliveries and inventory control.
• Monitor financial performance, budgets, labour costs, food costs and operational expenses.
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, increase sales and maximise profitability.

Skills

Staff management

Fresh food operations

Budget management

Food quality control

Leadership skills

Job description

10th November, 2026

Retail Food Service Manager Co. Mayo

Blue Forge Recruitment is proud to help leading and progressive food retailer, operating a well-established chain of shops across Mayo and Munster, is seeking an experienced Food Service Manager for one of its busiest and most successful sites, which has recently undergone a major refurbishment.

The ideal candidate will be a confident and proactive food service professional who combines strong operational management skills with a hands‑on approach. They must be comfortable overseeing multiple operations, managing different teams and taking responsibility for overall performance. They will have the ability to lead from the front, make commercial decisions, maintain high standards and drive continuous improvement. You will be responsible for managing a team of 7-10 staff members and overseeing all aspects of the department's daily operations.

We are looking for someone who understands the challenges of fresh food operations and has the experience, commitment and leadership ability to deliver successful results across multiple food service environments.

Located: Only a 30 mins drive from Swinford and 20 minutes drive from Foxford. Candidates with cars are preferred.

Package and Benefits

Full-time Contract: 43 hours

Staff Discount

Full flexibility is required including weekends, but typically early shifts.

Requirements forRetail Food Service Manager Co. Mayo

• Minimum 4-5 years of proven management experience in multiple fresh food concessions, catering companies, high-volume restaurants, or large-scale fresh food events.


• Strong background in managing multiple food service operations simultaneously, with the ability to oversee different teams, locations and service environments.


• Extensive knowledge of fresh food preparation, food presentation, menu planning, service standards and food quality control.


• Proven experience managing and motivating large teams, including recruitment, staff training, scheduling and performance management.


• Excellent understanding of food safety, HACCP procedures, health and safety regulations and hygiene standards.


• Strong commercial awareness, with experience managing budgets, labour costs, stock control, purchasing and waste reduction.


• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment while maintaining excellent customer service and operational standards.


• Excellent organisational, communication, leadership and problem-solving skills.


• Flexible approach, with the ability to work evenings, weekends and during busy seasonal or event periods when required.

Key Responsibilities ofRetail Food Service Manager Co. Mayo

• Oversee the day-to-day operations of multiple fresh food concessions, catering outlets and food service locations.


• Ensure all operations run efficiently, consistently and profitably while maintaining the highest standards of food quality and customer service.


• Lead, manage and motivate teams across multiple sites, ensuring adequate staffing levels and effective shift management.


• Monitor food preparation, presentation, portion control and service standards across all locations.


• Implement and maintain strict HACCP, food safety, hygiene and health and safety procedures.


• Manage stock levels, purchasing, supplier relationships, deliveries and inventory control.


• Monitor financial performance, budgets, labour costs, food costs and operational expenses.


• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, increase sales, control costs and maximise profitability.